Kaspersky stories - Page 16
Remote administration tools bring unexpected threats to industrial networks
Fri, 21st Sep 2018
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cybersecurity
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According to a report published by Kaspersky Lab ICS CERT, RATs are incredibly widespread across all industries.
More than 40% of ICS computers were attacked in H1 2018
Wed, 12th Sep 2018
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cyber attacks
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industrial
Over 40% of ICS computers faced cyber attacks in H1 2018, with Vietnam, Algeria, and Sri Lanka most impacted, says Kaspersky Lab report.
Botnet activity spreading multi-purpose malware tools
Wed, 5th Sep 2018
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malware
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ddos
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cloud security
Botnet operators are shifting from single-purpose to multipurpose malware, Kaspersky Lab finds, highlighting a significant rise in Remote Access Tools.
DDoS attacks combining new and tried-and-true techniques
Thu, 2nd Aug 2018
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ddos
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botnet
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kaspersky
DDoS botnets attacked online resources in 74 countries in Q2 2018, reveals Kaspersky Lab report. Hong Kong now ranks second among the most attacked countries.
Cybercriminals reap benefits of cryptocurrency hype
Tue, 17th Jul 2018
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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email security
Cybercriminals are reaping the benefits of the cryptocurrency hype, bringing in millions of dollars through fake exchanges and fake ICO offers.
IDC - APAC’s security services vendor Leaders and Players
Wed, 4th Jul 2018
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deloitte
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fujitsu
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kaspersky
IDC has released the results of its 2018 APAC vendor assessments for managed security services and threat lifecycle services.
Kaspersky Lab enters premium partnership with Synnex NZ
Tue, 29th May 2018
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cybersecurity
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synnex
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kaspersky
Kaspersky Lab signs agreement with Synnex NZ, boosting its future strategy in security solutions and collaboration in cloud-based delivery.
Kaspersky Lab partners with Singapore academic institutions on cybersecurity education
Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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cybersecurity
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skills gap
Kaspersky Lab will work with three Singapore academic institutions to support the development of cybersecurity education.
Kaspersky Lab appoints new general manager for Southeast Asia
Fri, 2nd Mar 2018
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phishing
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email security
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kaspersky
Kaspersky Lab appoints Yeo Siang Tong as new general manager for Southeast Asia, with focus on strategic growth in key markets.
Kaspersky taps ex-Microsoft talent for APAC channel head role
Tue, 9th Jan 2018
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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av
Kaspersky appoints Naina Parhar, ex-Microsoft talent, as APAC head of channel sales to drive regional growth and enhance cybersecurity distribution frameworks.
Expert comment: Women shortage in cybersecurity needs addressing
Wed, 15th Nov 2017
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cybersecurity
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women in technology
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A study has revealed that a minuscule 11 percent of the cybersecurity workforce are women - Kaspersky says this is attributing to the huge skills gap.
CASE STUDY: War on ransomware marching forward with Europol coalition
Tue, 7th Nov 2017
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malware
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firewalls
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ddos
Authorities estimated global losses from ransomware in 2016 to be more than $200 billion - this coalition was formed to address this.
Kaspersky CEO rubbishes ‘false’ allegations of hacking from US media
Fri, 27th Oct 2017
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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hackers
It was only weeks ago when the US Government had been hacked again and blamed Kaspersky Labs - the cybersecurity company's CEO says they're false.
Kaspersky, Symantec, Cylance and ESET tops for endpoint protection
Wed, 18th Oct 2017
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malware
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endpoint protection
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dlp
Kaspersky takes top honours in Gartner's Peer Insights Customer Choice Awards for EndPoint Protection Platforms awards.
Russian hackers steal from US government again – expert says US at fault
Fri, 6th Oct 2017
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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nsa
Piers Wilson says that in some ways, it is genuinely shocking that the NSA has allowed a contractor to expose vital US cyber-defence data like this.
US Govt & Kaspersky in dispute over cyberespionage claims
Mon, 18th Sep 2017
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
The fiasco comes after DHS suspected a link between Kaspersky officials and Russian intelligence that could potentially risk US national security.
ShadowPad exploit ‘one of the biggest’ APAC supply chain attacks
Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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encryption
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kaspersky
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exploits
Malaysia's MyCERT warns of mass APAC supply chain breach after ShadowPad exploit hits NetSarang servers, stealing data.
Our lax attitude to passwords is 'leaving the front door open' to trouble
Thu, 19th Jan 2017
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cybersecurity
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passwords
The humble password is still creating headaches for internet users across the world – and many people are still making bad password decisions.
DDoS: A decoy to the back door, survey finds
Wed, 23rd Nov 2016
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ddos
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threat landscape
Survey finds DDoS attacks are often a cover for more nefarious cyber activities, with over half of firms targeted.
Kaspersky Lab says 'stay fearless and don’t pay the ransom!'
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Paying ransomware doesn't ensure getting encrypted files back, warns Kaspersky Lab. 20% of victims do not retrieve data.